Abstract
This paper provides a systematic review on the subject of project management in nanotechnology to analyze existing body of literature and identify subject areas for further research. The literature review has been performed using two academic databases – Scopus and Web of Science. Despite the growing importance of high-tech industries, there are few studies dedicated to managerial issues of nanotechnology projects. Study was conducted by adopting three-step methodology combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods. As a result, eight knowledge areas were identified covering risk management issues, role of nanotechnology in economic development, link with other industries, safety issues, implementation of PM tools in the field of nanotechnology and others. Paper also provides an overview of top journals related to the topic, the most active scientists, institutions and relevant publications. Findings of detailed citation analysis shows that the most cited papers are far from PM practice. Nevertheless, study has both academic and practical relevance, discussing scientifically grounded PM knowledge that is applicable to the management of nanotechnology projects.
Highlights
Nanotechnology is recognized by the European Commission as one of its six ‘‘Key Enabling Technologies’’ that contribute to sustainable competitiveness and growth in several fields of industrial application (EC, 2012)
At the third level of our analysis, we identified the most active journals containing at least 10 articles related to the management of nanotechnology projects, in general, and 3 articles for the BMA category
The qualitative analysis of existing literature reveals the absence of common definition of nanotechnology project that complicate the research problem solving
Summary
Nanotechnology is recognized by the European Commission as one of its six ‘‘Key Enabling Technologies’’ that contribute to sustainable competitiveness and growth in several fields of industrial application (EC, 2012). Organizations have made significant investments in cutting-edge technologies, hoping to gain competitive advantages in today’s rapidly changing markets (Gomes and Romao, 2016). One of such most promised technologies that shape world market are nanotechnologies (Meshalkin, 2012). Nano materials are considered the building materials for the twenty first century and its basic element, nanotechnology, is considered to be benchmark for progress and civilization of nations and an indication for its renaissance (Abdin et al, 2018) These facts have driven many organizations into the development of nanotechnology, because such projects are a powerful tool for creating economic value, foster competitive advantage and generate business benefits for the organizations (Howsawi et al, 2014). Such trends increase the importance of project management in the nanotechnology industry
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